Fashion label Balenciaga has introduced a new iteration of its Triple S sneakers, featuring Bananatex. This material, created by Swiss company QWSTION, is made from Abacá banana plants sourced from the highlands of the Philippines. Bananatex is an environmentally friendly, plastic-free canvas fabric, highlighting. read more

Flowers After Hours, Auckland's iconic flower brand known for its luxurious blooms and high-end service, has launched New Zealand's first Bloom Bar at New World Stonefields. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting Americans' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day today. Alongside this, they have launched the North America-based "You're Welcome" campaign. The survey was conducted by Pollfish. read more

Plant Protection Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. "We are hopeful that this year's harvest will be much better than the previous one." read more

At the end of August, the third autumn edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will provide visitors with an overview and insight into the garden plant market. On August 21 and 22, attendees can explore a variety of outdoor plants, new products, and innovations from the Netherlands and other countries. read more

The 8th National Forum BusinessAGRO Professional Women in Agriculture - WomanAGRO has taken place today in Almería, at the Cabo de Gata-Ciudad Conference and Exhibition Center (El Toyo), an event organized by read more

Ostatnia susza w Meksyku spowodowała niewielkie opóźnienie w rozpoczęciu zbiorów awokado w Jalisco, Meksyku. Organizacja rolników reprezentująca producentów i eksporterów awokado w stanie Jalisco twierdzi, że nie zostali dotknięci niedawnym zakazem inspektorów z USA w stanie Michoacán. read more

In 2023, Conad has confirmed its position as the leading retail brand in Italy. According to the unanimously approved document at the Assembly, Conad ended the year with a turnover of over 20 billion euros, an increase of 8.11% compared to 2022. read more

Fresh Direct, a leading foodservice fresh produce provider in the UK, has introduced a new plastic-free packaging solution for its avocado twin-pack, in collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, its main avocado supply partner. This initiative represents the first use of such packaging in. read more

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced a growth in the quantity of fresh produce being transported by sea shipping, particularly affecting products from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority noted a 6% rise in the export of fresh produce from these neighboring nations. read more

The cultivation of strawberries in Ukraine has stabilized compared to the 2022-2023 period, with a significant amount of the produce being actively exported. At the beginning of the season, Ukrainian greenhouse strawberries were more dominant in the market than imported ones. read more

Rząd indyjski rozpoczął strategię zgromadzenia 500 000 ton cebuli z celem interwencji na rynku w celu stabilizacji cen, jeśli będzie to konieczne. Dotychczas inicjatywa zakupowa doprowadziła do pozyskania około 71 000 ton. Według FreshPlaza, read more

Zesprilancia the new Choose Real campaign, coinciding with the New Zealand kiwi season. The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to encouraging consumers to prioritize fresh fruit, such as kiwifruit, which provide wellness and energy, and to make an impact. read more

Agricultural holding company PAEK in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, has begun harvesting early watermelons, thanks to the construction of greenhouses and the use of mulch film in their fields. In March, PAEK planted watermelon seeds with the goal of harvesting in late June. They constructed greenhouses, prepared the soil, read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

Konsumpcja pozostaje wysoka w Irlandii, a popyt rośnie na rynku obierania wraz z nadejściem sezonu wakacyjnego. Siewy zostały zakończone po trudnym okresie niestabilnych warunków pogodowych. Nowe materiały sezonowe wciąż pojawiają się na rynku, jednak wolumeny są niskie. read more

The prominent intermodal operator GEODIS has expanded its rail freight services by adding another fixed schedule connection. Starting from June 11th, a freight train linking Łódź and Barcelona is now operational, marking the first direct rail connection between the two countries. During the inaugural trip read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a leading company in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has extended its longstanding partnership with Bagú SL, a family-owned company from Burriana, Spain known for their high-quality clementines produced for almost a century. Serving clients in the read more

The 20th edition of the FlowerTrials was a great success. Fifty-nine companies participated, and the event attracted thousands of visitors. "Over time, the FlowerTrials have become one of the most important events in floriculture. Twenty years ago, a handful of participants welcomed a mere 100. read more